iSeries Questions


iSeries TS3100 web interface ‘locked by another user or interface’ error message
Trying to use TS3100 web interface, get login screen and enter id/pw, get message that ‘Management Interface is locked by another user or interface’. This persists beyond several power cycles oif the library and a couple IPLs of the attached iSeries box as well. How to unlock/rectify? Thanks! Carter

Answer Question   |  November 10, 2010  7:38 PM
AS/400, AS/400 IPL, IBM TS3100, iSeries, TS3100
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35 pts.

iSeries Net Time
We are going through a PCI audit and it was suggested that we implement NET Time on the AS400. How do I do that?

Answer Question   |  November 9, 2010  8:16 PM
AS/400, Auditing, iSeries, PCI, V5R4
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33,695 pts.

Why aren’t the Crystal Reports indexes showing since loading V6R1?
I use Crystal reports via ODBC to the iSeries and have for years.  After loading V6R1 when I go in to create a report, the files aren’t showing any indexes like they used to.  The used to show indexes based on the file definitions but now there are no indexes showing. I have even pointed [...]

Answer Question   |  November 8, 2010  6:45 PM
Crystal Reports, iSeries, ODBC, OS/400, V6R1
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5 pts.

Joined Logicals List in iSeries5
How do i list out or display only the joined logicals that exist in a specific library?

Answer Question   |  November 4, 2010  3:56 PM
iSeries, Joined Logicals
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5 pts.

Convert an iSeries AFPDS prtf to SCS
I need to convert our bill print PRTF from *AFPDS to *SCS.  Does anyone know how to do this

Answer Question   |  November 4, 2010  2:50 PM
AS/400 Printer File, AS400 printing jobs, iSeries, PRINT FILES
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Baf
5 pts.

CHKIN Command in iseries
What is the use of CHKIN command and where do we use this? i have gone through infocenter but couldn’t understand …… “The Check In Object (CHKIN) command checks in an object that had previously been checked out.” can anybody explain the use of it?

Answer Question   |  November 2, 2010  11:11 AM
AS/400, AS/400 command functions, AS/400 commands, iSeries, work management
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1,650 pts.

FTP over SSL from iSeries
Hello, I send FTP over SSL to ten other servers from iSeries. I have loaded all certificates & trusted and it’s working fine. But my question is, How would iSeries system identifies a particular certificate to verify when we do FTP to any one server of ten ? Thanks Sim

Answer Question   |  November 5, 2010  4:13 AM
AS/400, FTP, iSeries, iSeries security, Security, SSL
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290 pts.

Can there be more than 1 MSGSFL per RPG/400 display file?
I am trying to use more than one MSGSFL for one display file.  One is for a WINDOW (which works).  I then added one for the initial screen.  When I go to initially write it (WRITEMSGCT1) I get a permanent I/O error.  Is it possible to have more than on MSGSFL per display file? See [...]

Answer Question   |  October 26, 2010  5:07 PM
Display File, iSeries, MSGSFL, RPG/400
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5 pts.

MQ version for V6R1
What is the earliest version of MQ needed for Iseries V6R1

Answer Question   |  October 19, 2010  1:30 PM
iSeries, iSeries V6R1, MQ, MQ for iSeries, MQSeries, OS version
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5 pts.

How to get the output of journal data like a physical file data to use in STRSQL?
HI All, Normally DSPJRN is used to display the Journal, but however its not in a understandable way. Can any one suggest how to get the output of journal data like a pfhysical file data to use in STRSQL.

Answer Question   |  October 18, 2010  1:26 AM
AS/400, AS/400 journaling, AS400 physical file, DSPJRN, iSeries, STRSQL
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Kar
425 pts.

Information on AS/400 spool files
Hi All, Is Spool File an object or not? #1) a) If object, where it will be saved in library?       b) If not Object, how the AS/400 identifies it? #2) Whats the type of spool file.

Answer Question   |  October 25, 2010  1:24 AM
AS/400, As/400 Object, AS/400 Spool Files, iSeries, Spool files
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Kar
425 pts.

Stop using UNICODE data type
I repeatedly need to upload spreadsheet content and create physical files on our V5R4 iSeries box. Each time I run the create-new-file wizard, it scans the source data and, if a character is encountered in a data row, it defaults the data type to UNICODE. I want it to default to CHARACTER. Is there a [...]

Answer Question   |  October 19, 2010  3:33 PM
iSeries, Unicode, V5R4
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30 pts.

Showing Source code in iSeries is A6070255
Hi All i am working in iseries server type is 9117 modal mma and version is v5r4. While am working my 5250 Screen is disconnected and i was trying to ping my server its not pinging and while am checking in HMC about my server status its showing status is running and also its showing [...]

Answer Question   |  January 26, 2011  10:32 AM
iSeries, iSeries data center, Source code, Source Code Analysis, Source code management, V5R4
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130 pts.

iSeries Java Dump
I have a customer that is receiving a Java dump several times per day on their Test system but does not occur on the Production system. I know nothing about Java of the JDM. I can submit any part or all of the dump, but not sure what you would need. I am including the [...]

Answer Question   |  October 14, 2010  9:39 AM
AS/400 Dumps, iSeries, iSeries Java programming, Java, Java programming
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325 pts.

Access iseries via Shared Drive and network
So I have a user that needs to be able to map a shared drive to an Iseries share, and also browse the iseries folders via explorer. When he tries to login he uses servernameusername but it comes back with a error claming to be invalid and or wrong username. he’s able to login via [...]

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2012  5:19 AM
iSeries, iSeries Access, iSeries error messages, Shared Drive, Windows
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5 pts.

Responsibilities of DB2/400
Hi, Being an AS/400 development/admin guy what are the roles and responsibilites of DB2/400(DB/400 ?) on daily basis.  What could be the  maintenance activities. I’m just curious about to know…waiting for your valuable comments..    

Answer Question   |  October 14, 2010  2:58 AM
AS/400 database, AS/400 DB2, DB2/400, iSeries, RPG ILEclile
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1,650 pts.

How to display CCSID(1200) in a DSPF 5250
I am working on a project to enable certain fields in the DB for unicode UTF-8.  I have coded the affected DSPF with CCSID(1200) and recompiled, however the data is still displayed as gibberish. What am I doing wrong?

Answer Question   |  October 15, 2010  5:25 PM
CCSID, DSPF, iSeries, Unicode, UTF-8
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45 pts.

SST and access id recovery
We have a 9407 M15 without a HMC. On the odd occasion we have required it we have used a remote LAN console setup on a pc. However I have either forgotten the special Access id or it has expired and I am unable to connect the console pgm. To compound the issue I am [...]

Answer Question   |  October 18, 2010  9:42 PM
IBM 9407 M15, iSeries, Password recovery, QSECOFR, SST
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105 pts.

iSeries (AS400) – can batch program send event-driven interrupt to interactive screen (not SNDBRKMSG)
I am looking for a way for an active batch program (waits on a data queue) to send an interrupt display to one or more users, based on specific data the program receives from the data queue. The interrupt would be a 1-way advice – no need for a reply, only ENTER – overlaying the application currently active [...]

Answer Question   |  October 6, 2010  6:21 AM
AS/400, AS/400 Display File, CL batch program, iSeries
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250 pts.

OPNQRYF and iSeries V6R1 issue
I had responded on a previous issue and it is suggested I create a new one for mine. Doing that and I am adding some of the info below my question.  I hope this is not too confusing.  I apologize in advance if so.  I starting having an issue with a RPGLE program after it [...]

Answer Question   |  October 6, 2010  1:41 PM
iSeries, OPNQRYF, RPGLE
asked by:
VGP
300 pts.